Australia’s Pharmacy Assistant of the Year announced in Sydney, Australia

Supported by the pain relief product Maxigesi Ms Brown received her award during an evening event on Sydney’s harbour, which was part of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s annual conference, Pharmacy Connect.

The PATY award celebrates excellence in community pharmacy by recognising pharmacy assistants who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation and commitment to patient care within their communities.

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGA) said Ms Brown was a stand-out among the finalists representing their jurisdiction.

“This award was the culmination of months of preparation and competition,” the PGA’s National President Professor Trent Twomey said.

“Finalists participated in a series of rigorous assessments that tested their expertise, leadership abilities, and contributions to the pharmacy industry.”

The award judges, Artie Kalogeropoulos and Daniel Shalhoub from the Australian-based company AFT Pharmaceuticals, said they were impressed by the calibre of the finalists.

“Selecting a winner gets harder each year, “Mr Shalhoub. said

“The finalists’ talent and dedication keep raising the standard for winning. Jessica truly embodies what the PATY award represents. Congratulations to Jessica on this well-deserved recognition.”

Professor Twomey said PATY acknowledges the exceptional dedication to patient care and proactive commitment to professional development shown by pharmacy assistants.

“And it is because of people like the PATY finalists that the future of community pharmacy is so bright.

“Their achievements serve as both inspiration for what is possible, and motivation to keep finding new and better ways to support our communities.”